Safety
The safety topic provides news, information and resources to keep EMS providers informed about key safety issues, developments and technology, including research and initiatives focused on violence against EMS professionals, how to prevent an injury, near-miss reporting and risk mitigation.
Snow, fog, smoke and dust: 4 tips for operating in dangerous roadway conditions
Roadway incidents are highly hazardous hot zones for EMS and other public safety personnel
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
Police say the man also caused a four-vehicle crash in a separate incident earlier the same day
In one incident, a fire captain’s helmet was knocked out of his arm by a vehicle that nearly hit him
The officer said the patient was “extremely aggressive” and spitting on paramedics
Regulation, documentation and benchmarking recommendations for managing fleet maintenance and vehicle replacement cycle
NAEMT, IAFC and AAA leaders discuss vaccine hesitancy, PPE fatigue and treatment in place legislation
Some Hennepin EMS members criticized the change, which was made in response to civil unrest
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
Officials said the woman brandished two steak knives and threatened to kill the rescuers
Firefighters struggled to maneuver apparatus and calls were made to deliver sand and kitty litter for the roads
The Chicago Fire Department called an EMS Plan 3, dispatching 15 ambulances, a district chief and chief paramedic
EMS and fire personnel are asked to participate in the HERO-TOGETHER study to share their experience
A dozen ambulance services received boxes of masks, gowns and face shields from AHN and Highmark Health
One of the EMTs was punched multiple times in the face by the patient
Chattanooga Fire Department Capt. Brad Petty applied pressure to the gunshot wound as his daughter spoke with dispatchers
The two Arlington County firefighter-medics were among the first mutual aid teams at the scene
Union leaders and local officials called for more protections and equal pay for EMS providers
The bill would add a penalty for reckless endangerment of emergency personnel on the road
Explore ketamine uses and outcomes with purposeful data analysis
Willie E. Evans Jr., 36, is accused of shooting at another man, causing bullets to hit a passing rig with two firefighter-paramedics on board
A new report identified about 400 attacks motivated by fear or frustration over COVID-19
The vests are now part of the Adams County Ambulance Service uniform policy for specific types of calls
Paramedic Shea Lathrum and EMT Brandon Busch were returning from an out-of-county transport when they saw a car leave the roadway and catch fire
Barzilay was among the leaders honored at the 2020 Whole Health Heroes Awards
The suspect reportedly got into a fight with a coworker before allegedly starting fires at his workplace and other stations
The man is suspected in multiple arson fires and Molotov cocktail bombings targeting EMS facilities throughout the state
Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine protects against the worst effects of COVID-19 after one shot, and it can be stored up to three months at refrigerator temperatures
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
Tulsa Police Officer Sean Love lost consciousness and did not have a pulse after struggling with the patient who had escaped restraints
Officials said two firefighter-paramedics were on board at the time of the shooting
